Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-26
coNYIRNlrIoy AT ST. JAMEs CHURCH.
LUTHERAN CHURCH EEpEDrcArEp.

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on Seventh street between Broad and Grace,
OF which Rev. w. C.. Schaefer Is pastor, after
being almost rebuilt and entirely RENTED, was
rededicated 70 the service OF God on sunday
last. The Sunday school opened az 9 A. NJ, the
paStOr preached an appropriate sermon at IL,
and administered the rite Of confirmation 10
a class Of seventeen; 1ye persons were
baptized at a special service at 3 7. NJ,
and az o'clock the dedication services
proper took place. The handsome edthce
wss filled 20 its utmost capacity, and lovely
baskets OF flowers Ornumented the pulpit and
the table IN the chancel. Elegant music was
furnished by a well-balanced choir OF about
eighteen voices. Aftor the reading from the
Ritual. with responses by the congregation,
prayer, reading, recition OF the Greed, &c,
the pastor made an address
He briefly reviewed the history OF the
church since the day In 1870, when, with seyen
memLers, the movement was inaugurated.
4 here were three males and four females. OF
hat number Ave were present Sunday, one
had removed 70 Lynchburg, and one was TOO
feeble 10 attend. The first meeting was held
in the odd Fellows Hau. which Is over ths
POlice.COurt and bar-rO0m. Ono year after
wards they had removed 10 the present loca-
ucn. Uo graphically described all the trials
and struggles, the hopes and fears OF the past
ten wears. lie spoke OF tho Christian sympa-
nv and the substantial announcement he had
recciyed from all other denominations.
In conclusion. no congratulated the cOngre-
hopeful account OF the financial standing OF
mo church. aud exhorfed all 10 reconsecrase
themselves 10 the service OF God. Mr.. SchaeneF
was greatly affected during the delivery OF hi.
address. and many Of his hearers were in tears.
The next address was By Rev. X. II. Kerr, 0l
the First Presbyterian church. He spoke on
charity and love, and in tho course OF his re-
marks paid an eloquent tribute 10 the immor-
tai Martin Luther. Mr.. Kerr was followed By
tha Rev w. Z. Eyans, OF ParS-Place Methodist
church. He began BY an allnsion - the fa;'
fhaf this church was started above the Police
Court and a ber-roonn. and thanked God thai
me Church OF Christ would always be foLnd
above both the courts aud tho bar-rooms. lie
smoke chiefly on "Consecration TO God,n and
ndmonished bis hearers that with q renewed
Church they should also consecrate themselves
anew 70 the Christian service.
The last speaker was Rev. DIR. W. w. Ian
srum. Of the Second Baptist church. He spoke
81 tire pleasant and intimate relation that had
alwnys existed between his Church and the oaa
In whose rededication he bore 80 cheerful a
mart Ills subject was Christian Unity and the
church Universal. Hebrew beautiful lesson
| nom the evenings exercises. where ministers
| ~ four different denominations, with diverse
| vtewa. stood upon one common platform and
| uaht the common enemy OF souls
The addresses were Ia eyeryWay pertinent
| Each speaker had different line Of thought
and All sparkied with gems Of eloquence anc
| ssrrestness. After the addresses handsom,
COLLECTION was taken up. The final ode wa
| men sung. and ths ceremenies closed with ths
| Soxology and benedietiou.
| Rey. Mr.. schaensr 70 70 10 congratulated oI